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Our study suggests for the first time that benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), a potential epigenetic disruptor, can lead to increased adipogenesis and metabolic dysregulation by impairing vital epigenetic regulators. Toxicology In Vitro.

The risk of early childhood acute respiratory infection (ARI) hospitalisation is increased by gas heater usage, specifically in the child’s bedroom. Use of non-gas forms of heating may reduce the risk of early childhood ARI hospitalisation. Environmental Health.

What’s new12 Champions of Environmental Health Research Recognized

By CHE

A dozen "Environmental Health Research Champions" were recognized by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) for their significant contributions to the impacts of environmental exposures on individuals, families and communities worldwide. A number of the awardees have been particularly instrumental in CHE's work over the years, including John Peterson (Pete) Myers, PhD, Phil Landrigan, MD, Linda Birnbaum, PhD, Jeanne Rizzo, RN and Kenneth Olden, PhD, among others. The awards ceremony took place as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.

Recent News

Our study suggests for the first time that benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), a potential epigenetic disruptor, can lead to increased adipogenesis and metabolic dysregulation by impairing vital epigenetic regulators. Toxicology In Vitro.

The risk of early childhood acute respiratory infection (ARI) hospitalisation is increased by gas heater usage, specifically in the child’s bedroom. Use of non-gas forms of heating may reduce the risk of early childhood ARI hospitalisation. Environmental Health.